U.H.A., et al v. Todd Blanche, et al
| U.H.A., on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated, K.A., on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated, M. Doe, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated, Advocates for Human Rights, The, H.D., on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated and D. Doe, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated |
| Todd M. Lyons, in his official capacity as Acting Director of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, David Easterwood, in his official capacity as Acting Director, St. Paul Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Joseph B. Edlow, in his official capacity as Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Todd Blanche, in their official capacity as Acting Attorney General of the United States and Markwayne Mullin, in his capacity as Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security |
| 26-1482 |
| March 18, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit |
| Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainees |
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| MANDATE ISSUED. [5631227] [26-1482] (CRJ) [Entered: 04/21/2026 02:19 PM] |
| JUDGMENT FILED - The joint stipulation for dismissal and the motion to vacate the district courts preliminary injunction are granted. [ # 5629460-2 ] The case is dismissed in accordance with Rule 42(b), Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. Mandate shall issue forthwith. RAYMOND W. GRUENDER, DUANE BENTON and JANE KELLY Adp Mar 2026 [5631218] [26-1482] (CRJ) [Entered: 04/21/2026 02:12 PM] |
| CASE SUBMITTED Ad Panel Submission before Judges Raymond W. Gruender, Duane Benton, Jane Kelly in St. Louis [5631207] [26-1482] (CRJ) [Entered: 04/21/2026 02:03 PM] |
| CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE filed by Attorney John G. Albanese for Appellees Advocates for Human Rights, D. Doe, M. Doe, H.D., K.A. and U.H.A. correcting [ # 5629460-2 ] Stipulation Dismissal filed by Appellees. [5629770] [26-1482] (JGA) [Entered: 04/16/2026 03:37 PM] |
| PUBLIC DOCKET NOTE:Acting Attorney General Blanche is automatically substituted for his predecessor under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 43(c)(2). [5629767] [26-1482] (CRJ) [Entered: 04/16/2026 03:36 PM] |
| On December 1, 2016, the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure were amended to require a certificate of compliance for motions filed under [Rule 27], certifying that the document complies with the type-volume limitations and stating the number of words in the document. Your recently filed motion did not contain this certificate of compliance. No action will be taken on your Stipulation Dismissal , [ # 5629460-2 ], submitted by Advocates for Human Rights, U.H.A., K.A., M. Doe, H.D. and D. Doe in 26-1482 , pending the filing of a certificate of compliance using the 'Certificate of Compliance' event. Please do not refile your motion [26-1482] (CRJ) [Entered: 04/16/2026 03:15 PM] |
| STIPULATION for dismissal and Request to Vacate, filed by Appellants Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Joseph B. Edlow, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin and Appellees Advocates for Human Rights, D. Doe, M. Doe, H.D., K.A. and U.H.A.. w/service 04/16/2026 [5629460] [26-1482]--[Edited 04/17/2026 by CRJ. Entry edited to correct docket text.] (JGA) [Entered: 04/16/2026 08:50 AM] |
| APPEARANCE filed by Megan Hauptman for Appellees Advocates for Human Rights, D. Doe, M. Doe, U.H.A., H.D. and K.A. w/service 04/07/2026 [5626228] [26-1482] (MMH) [Entered: 04/07/2026 10:05 AM] |
| APPEARANCE filed by Bardis Vakili for Appellees Advocates for Human Rights, D. Doe, M. Doe, H.D., K.A. and U.H.A. w/service 04/06/2026 [5626066] [26-1482] (BV) [Entered: 04/06/2026 04:27 PM] |
| Originating court document filed consisting of text-only court order of 04/02/2026 ordering the motion for contempt finding (ECF 66) is denied as moot [5625584] [26-1482] (MMH) [Entered: 04/03/2026 04:52 PM] |
| JUDGE ORDER: The Appellants motion for an expedited appeal is granted, and the proposed briefing schedule is adopted [ # 5619985-2 ]. The Appellants Opening Brief with Addendum is due April 24, 2026. The Appellees' Brief is due 21 days following filing of Appellants Brief. The Reply Brief is due 14 days following the filing of Appellees Brief. Adp Mar 2026 [5625484] [26-1482] (BNW) [Entered: 04/03/2026 02:44 PM] |
| RESPONSE in opposition to motion for an expedited appeal [ # 5619985-2 ] filed by Attorney John G. Albanese for Appellees Advocates for Human Rights, D. Doe, M. Doe, H.D., K.A. and U.H.A. , w/service 03/27/2026. [5623028] [26-1482] (JGA) [Entered: 03/27/2026 03:58 PM] |
| PUBLIC DOCKET NOTE:Markwayne Mullin has replaced Kristi Noem as an Appellant in this case. [5622286] [26-1482] (CRJ) [Entered: 03/26/2026 10:23 AM] |
| APPEARANCE filed by Mevlude Akay Alp for Appellees Advocates for Human Rights, D. Doe, M. Doe, K.A., H.D. and U.H.A. w/service 03/25/2026 [5621847] [26-1482] (MAA) [Entered: 03/25/2026 10:45 AM] |
| CORPORATE disclosure statement filed by Appellee Advocates for Human Rights. - FOR CAL [5621799] [26-1482] (KRG) [Entered: 03/25/2026 09:39 AM] |
| APPEARANCE filed by Ghita Schwarz for Appellees Advocates for Human Rights, D. Doe, H.D., K.A., U.H.A. and M. Doe w/service 03/20/2026 [5620738] [26-1482] (GS) [Entered: 03/20/2026 06:50 PM] |
| APPEARANCE filed by Pedro Sepulveda, Jr. for Appellees Advocates for Human Rights, D. Doe, M. Doe, H.D., K.A. and U.H.A. w/service 03/20/2026 [5620737] [26-1482] (PS) [Entered: 03/20/2026 06:21 PM] |
| APPEARANCE filed by Kimberly Grano for Appellees Advocates for Human Rights, D. Doe, H.D., K.A., M. Doe and U.H.A. w/service 03/19/2026 [5620314] [26-1482] (KRG) [Entered: 03/19/2026 03:14 PM] |
| APPEARANCE filed by John G. Albanese for Appellees Advocates for Human Rights, D. Doe, H.D., K.A., M. Doe and U.H.A. w/service 03/19/2026 [5620115] [26-1482] (JGA) [Entered: 03/19/2026 11:01 AM] |
| APPEARANCE filed by E. Michelle Drake for Appellees Advocates for Human Rights, D. Doe, H.D., K.A., M. Doe and U.H.A. w/service 03/19/2026 [5620110] [26-1482] (EMD) [Entered: 03/19/2026 10:57 AM] |
| Originating court document filed consisting of Memo Opn and Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction 2/27/26, notice of appeal, and docket entries [5619887] [26-1482] (MMH) [Entered: 03/18/2026 03:28 PM] |
| MOTION for an expedited appeal, filed by Attorney Brantley Mayers for Appellants Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Joseph B. Edlow, Todd M. Lyons and Kristi Noem w/service 03/18/2026. [5619985] [26-1482] (BM) [Entered: 03/18/2026 06:28 PM] |
| APPEARANCE filed by Brantley Mayers for Appellants Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Joseph B. Edlow, Todd M. Lyons and Kristi Noem w/service 03/18/2026 [5619956] [26-1482] (BM) [Entered: 03/18/2026 04:24 PM] |
| RECORD FILED - MOTION TRANSCRIPT, 1 volumes, Comments: District Court document #129 [Only Electronic Copy Received - No Paper Copy on File], Source Location: USDC / MN , Dt. of Proceeding/Hearing: 01/19/2026, No. of Pgs.: 64 [5619948] [26-1482] (STL) [Entered: 03/18/2026 04:18 PM] |
| RECORD FILED - MOTION TRANSCRIPT, 1 volumes, Comments: District Court document #113 [Only Electronic Copy Received - No Paper Copy on File], Source Location: USDC / MN, Dt. of Proceeding/Hearing: 01/04/2026, No. of Pgs.: 47 [5619944] [26-1482] (STL) [Entered: 03/18/2026 04:16 PM] |
| RECORD FILED - HEARING TRANSCRIPT, 1 volumes, Comments: Status Conference - District Court document #42 [Only Electronic Copy Received - No Paper Copy on File], Source Location: USDC / MN, Dt. of Proceeding/Hearing: 01/26/2026, No. of Pgs.: 19, Court Reporter: Rogge, Renee [5619943] [26-1482] (STL) [Entered: 03/18/2026 04:13 PM] |
| BRIEFING SCHEDULE SET AS FOLLOWS: Transcript due on or before 04/27/2026. Appendix due 05/07/2026. BRIEF APPELLANT, Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Joseph B. Edlow, Todd M. Lyons and Kristi Noem due 05/07/2026 Appellee brief is due 30 days from the date the court issues the Notice of Docket Activity filing the brief of appellant. [5619892] [26-1482] (MMH) [Entered: 03/18/2026 03:31 PM] |
| Prisoner case docketed. [5619873] [26-1482] (MMH) [Entered: 03/18/2026 03:13 PM] |
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| Petitioner: U.H.A., on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated | |
| Represented By: | Soledad Slowing Romero |
| Represented By: | Katherine Raths |
| Represented By: | Hans W. Lodge |
| Represented By: | Ariana Kiener |
| Represented By: | Jordan C. Hughes |
| Represented By: | Joseph Hashmall |
| Represented By: | Kimberly Robin Grano |
| Represented By: | Eleanor Michelle Drake |
| Represented By: | John G. Albanese |
| Represented By: | Bardis Vakili |
| Represented By: | Pedro Sepulveda Jr. |
| Represented By: | Ghita Schwarz |
| Represented By: | Megan McLaughlin Hauptman |
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| Petitioner: K.A., on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated | |
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| Represented By: | Hans W. Lodge |
| Represented By: | Ariana Kiener |
| Represented By: | Jordan C. Hughes |
| Represented By: | Joseph Hashmall |
| Represented By: | Kimberly Robin Grano |
| Represented By: | Eleanor Michelle Drake |
| Represented By: | John G. Albanese |
| Represented By: | Bardis Vakili |
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| Represented By: | Ghita Schwarz |
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| Petitioner: M. Doe, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated | |
| Represented By: | Soledad Slowing Romero |
| Represented By: | Katherine Raths |
| Represented By: | Hans W. Lodge |
| Represented By: | Ariana Kiener |
| Represented By: | Jordan C. Hughes |
| Represented By: | Joseph Hashmall |
| Represented By: | Kimberly Robin Grano |
| Represented By: | Eleanor Michelle Drake |
| Represented By: | John G. Albanese |
| Represented By: | Bardis Vakili |
| Represented By: | Pedro Sepulveda Jr. |
| Represented By: | Ghita Schwarz |
| Represented By: | Megan McLaughlin Hauptman |
| Represented By: | Mevlude Amina Akay Alp |
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| Petitioner: Advocates for Human Rights, The | |
| Represented By: | Soledad Slowing Romero |
| Represented By: | Katherine Raths |
| Represented By: | Hans W. Lodge |
| Represented By: | Ariana Kiener |
| Represented By: | Jordan C. Hughes |
| Represented By: | Joseph Hashmall |
| Represented By: | Kimberly Robin Grano |
| Represented By: | Eleanor Michelle Drake |
| Represented By: | John G. Albanese |
| Represented By: | Bardis Vakili |
| Represented By: | Pedro Sepulveda Jr. |
| Represented By: | Ghita Schwarz |
| Represented By: | Megan McLaughlin Hauptman |
| Represented By: | Mevlude Amina Akay Alp |
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| Petitioner: H.D., on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated | |
| Represented By: | Soledad Slowing Romero |
| Represented By: | Katherine Raths |
| Represented By: | Hans W. Lodge |
| Represented By: | Ariana Kiener |
| Represented By: | Jordan C. Hughes |
| Represented By: | Joseph Hashmall |
| Represented By: | Kimberly Robin Grano |
| Represented By: | Eleanor Michelle Drake |
| Represented By: | John G. Albanese |
| Represented By: | Bardis Vakili |
| Represented By: | Pedro Sepulveda Jr. |
| Represented By: | Ghita Schwarz |
| Represented By: | Megan McLaughlin Hauptman |
| Represented By: | Mevlude Amina Akay Alp |
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| Petitioner: D. Doe, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated | |
| Represented By: | Soledad Slowing Romero |
| Represented By: | Katherine Raths |
| Represented By: | Hans W. Lodge |
| Represented By: | Ariana Kiener |
| Represented By: | Jordan C. Hughes |
| Represented By: | Joseph Hashmall |
| Represented By: | Kimberly Robin Grano |
| Represented By: | Eleanor Michelle Drake |
| Represented By: | John G. Albanese |
| Represented By: | Bardis Vakili |
| Represented By: | Pedro Sepulveda Jr. |
| Represented By: | Ghita Schwarz |
| Represented By: | Megan McLaughlin Hauptman |
| Represented By: | Mevlude Amina Akay Alp |
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| Respondent: Todd M. Lyons, in his official capacity as Acting Director of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement | |
| Represented By: | Brantley Mayers |
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| Respondent: David Easterwood, in his official capacity as Acting Director, St. Paul Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | |
| Represented By: | Brantley Mayers |
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| Respondent: Joseph B. Edlow, in his official capacity as Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | |
| Represented By: | Brantley Mayers |
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| Respondent: Todd Blanche, in their official capacity as Acting Attorney General of the United States | |
| Represented By: | Brantley Mayers |
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| Respondent: Markwayne Mullin, in his capacity as Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security | |
| Represented By: | Brantley Mayers |
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